Candlestick (2) - Gilt bronze - Napoleon III

Pair of large multi-arm candelabra in gilt bronze – Louis XIV revival/Napoleon III period – second half of the 19th century

Main Description
Refined pair of gilded bronze table candelabra, richly decorated, characterized by a slender and monumental structure, with a pierced base on contoured feet, a central shaft adorned with cartouches and heraldic panels, and elegantly curved branches ending in candle holders.
The overall decorative language is fully attributable to the Louis XIV revival/Napoleon III period, with abundant use of volutes, Rocaille motifs and cartouches, typical of French and Franco-Italian production between the late 18th and 19th centuries.
The gilding, now partially worn by time, still preserves a beautiful readability of the details and gives the candelabra a warm, authentic patina, highly valued in collecting and decorative contexts.
Objects with strong stage presence, ideal for classical interiors, boiserie, consoles or large tables, but also suitable for reinterpretation in eclectic settings.

Technical features
Object: Pair of candelabra
Material: Gilt bronze
Number of arms: 5 lights per candelabrum (4 side arms + 1 central)
Decoration: Volutes, Rocaille motifs, cartouches and heraldic reserves
Base: Shaped and pierced, on contoured feet
Technique: Casting and chasing
Era: Second half of the 19th century
Dimensions: Base 14x10 cm; Maximum width 24x24 cm; Height 48.6 cm

Conditions
Generally good condition for the age.
Normal wear to the gilding, small abrasions and signs of time consistent with antique gilded bronze objects. Structurally solid and stable, without evident breaks; both candelabra are not perfectly aligned, as shown in the photographs which are an integral part of the description. Not restored, with original patina.

Stylistic note
Candelabra of this type were often produced in the 19th century as a learned revival of the 18th-century taste, intended for prestigious interiors. The quality of the casting, the complexity of the pierced base and the richness of decorative details make this pair particularly interesting from a decorative and collectible perspective.